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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.76, 1,494.48 and 939.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.76, 1,494.48 and 939.50 is: 1,411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.76 : 1,494.48 = 939.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.76/1,494.48 = 939.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.76x = 1,494.48 × 939.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.76x = 1,404,063.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,063.96/994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.46

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